This oral history relates the history of the Medhurst and Ruston families in Greensborough. A story of the interconnections between families in pioneer Greensborough 2 x typed pages, 2 x handwritten pages on lined paper (manuscript)Handwritten manuscript by Faye Fort.medhurst, rustin, ruston, greensborough, oral history

The photo features Peter Ruston a pioneer of Greensborough.Peter Ruston was an ancestor of the Partington family.A black and white photograph of a bullock dray with machinery loaded.Detailed inscription with details of the "bullocky" on the rear in blue biro.peter rustin, rustin, ruston, bullock dray, transportation

The photographs are of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and Martha (Ruston) Medhurst (1860-1943).The Medhurst and Ruston families were pioneers of the Greensborough district and were related to the Partington family.An A5 black and white copy of 2 Medhurst family photographs.Names of people are hand written on the rear.medhurst, rustin, greensborough, partington, photographs, ruston

Black and white reproduction of photograph from 'Back to Eaglehawk' book, October 1928'. Group of students from Sailor's Gully State School. Inscriptions: on front - circular stamp 'RHSV, Bendigo Branch', 'It was the boom days of gold minding that the Sailors Gully School was first established; in fact, today the school is much too large for the number of children attending. There are 75 on the roll. Mr Charles R. Rustin is the head master, and he is assisted by Misses EG Pedlar and MA Rosan. (This is under the image at front). Also on front - 'HJC Biggs, Health Inspector'.person, group, sailor's gully state school

This article, written following the death of Bill Huitt in 1985, links his family and his wife Amy's family with several of the Greensborough pioneer families. Includes details of the Huitt family businesses in Greensborough.Links Greensborough pioneer families.One page, text and photos.bill huitt, william huitt, rustin family, partington family, knapsey family

Martha Roberts married Peter Ruston.In this article a descendent relates information handed down through the family.Martha and Peter Ruston are connected to the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Copy of Ancestry.com article and portrait.Handwritten on photos "Faye is great grand daughter to Martha and Peter"martha roberts, peter rustin, martha rustin, peter ruston, partington

Ann Ruston died 1868, aged 75 years. She was the mother of Peter Ruston who came to Australia in 1850. He worked as a carter, carting flour from the mill on the Plenty River near Janefield to the Greensborough area. He married Martha Roberts in 1858. Peter and Martha's daughter, also Martha, married David Medhurst.Connections to early Greensborough families.Digital image of bereavement card.rustin ruston family, ann ruston, peter ruston, bereavement cards

Peter Ruston came to Australia in 1850. He worked as a carter, carting flour from the mill on the Plenty River near Janefield to the Greensborough area. He was one of the first bakers in the area. He married Martha Roberts in 1858. Peter and Martha's daughter, also Martha, married David Medhurst.Connections to pioneer families.Digital copy of black and white bereavement card.peter ruston, peter rustin

A scanned copy of a handwritten manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Peter Ruston in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.A short history of a Greensborough pioneer written by a descendent.5 pages, handwritten.peter ruston, peter rustin, alan partington

A scanned copy of a handwritten manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Peter Ruston in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.A history of a Greensborough pioneer written by a descendant.3 pages, handwritten.peter ruston, peter rustin, alan partington

A scanned copy of a typed manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Peter Ruston in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.A history of a Greensborough pioneer written by a descendent.Digital copy of 2 typed pages.peter ruston, peter rustin, alan partington

Marriage certificate of David James Medhurst and Martha Ruston 07/06/1882; and, Peter Ruston and Martha Williams 01/07/1858.Shows connections of early Greensborough pioneer families.Copy of 2 marriage certificates.Handwritten certificates.david medhurst, martha medhurst, peter rustin, martha williams

Peter Ruston was born in 1824 in Yorkshire. He migrated to Australia in 1850 where he found work as a bullock driver. By 1858 he had saved enough to buy his own bullock team and carted flour from the mill on the Plenty near Janefield to Greensborough and St Andrews. He later carted quartz from the mine at Queenstown (St Andrews) to the crushing plant at Panton Hill.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter rustin, peter ruston

Peter Ruston and Martha Roberts had seven children, there are five in this photograph. Anne (1857-83), Martha (1860-1883) between Peter's knees, Sarah (1863-1945), Rachel (1865-1883), Sarah (1865-1957), Mary (1868-1869), Peter (1873-1924) and William (1874-1973).A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter rustin, peter ruston, martha roberts

A short history of Peter Ruston and family in the 1850s and 1860s by descendant Alan Partington.2 pages of text.peter rustin, peter ruston, alan partington